Job summary
We
are seeking an experienced self-motivated, hardworking person who works to a
high professional standard and is used to working on their own
initiative.
Applicants
should be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
including all levels of hospital staff and patients. You should have
excellent communication skills and organisational skills. You must be able to
work as part of a team, be able to manage your own workload, use your own initiative,
work to tight deadlines, and have the ability to work under pressure and be
committed to providing an efficient service for our patients.
This is a part time post 18.5 hours.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate must be able to provide a comprehensive administrative/secretarial
service to the Gender Identity Development Service within Leeds Childrens
Hospital.
The
post holder must be able to communicate sensitively and effectively with a
wide range of people including patients, families, medical staff, and the
wider multi-disciplinary team and have experience of typing.
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe and
caters to every paediatric sub-specialty under one roof. It also has close links
with the adult hospital, within the same building, which enables smooth
transition of care from paediatrics to adults.
There
are exciting times for the department as work is under way towards the
building of a completely brand-new Leeds Childrens Hospital, which is
expected to be opened in the year 2027. This will be a state-of-the-art
childrens hospital and a centre of excellence, not only within the UK, but
internationally.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
provide administrative and clerical support to the Gender Identity
Development Service.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
The
postholder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective
administrative and clerical support service to the Gender Identity
Development Service. He/she will be responsible for inputting data and
attending meetings. The post holder will prepare and reception Outpatient
clinics and support chaperoning patients in clinic. The postholder will be
expected to arrange and plan her/his own work on a day-to-day basis within
the overall demands and priorities of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
provide administrative and clerical support to the Gender Identity
Development Service.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
The
postholder will be responsible for the provision of a full and effective
administrative and clerical support service to the Gender Identity
Development Service. He/she will be responsible for inputting data and
attending meetings. The post holder will prepare and reception Outpatient
clinics and support chaperoning patients in clinic. The postholder will be
expected to arrange and plan her/his own work on a day-to-day basis within
the overall demands and priorities of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent
- Must be willing to attend relevant training courses
Desirable
- Basic computer/typing qualifications
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to principles of equality and diversity
- Commitment to delivering quality services
- Importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Honesty and integrity
- Well organised, able to prioritise and to work on own initiative
- Able to work effectively as part of a small team
- Good interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively to a wide range of people
- Personable, patient, sensitive and flexible
- Willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Multi-lingual/ or in British Sign Language would be a bonus
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures
- A good awareness of and understanding of issues surrounding diversity and patient involvement
- Previous administrative/clerical experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS
- Work experience in a health or social care setting
- Personal or work experience of working with diversity e.g. disabled people, people from different cultures
Additional requirements
Essential
- Competent in typing (Microsoft) spreadsheet packages and databases
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Numerate
- Must be willing to work within the Trust's policies e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent
- Must be willing to attend relevant training courses
Desirable
- Basic computer/typing qualifications
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to principles of equality and diversity
- Commitment to delivering quality services
- Importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Honesty and integrity
- Well organised, able to prioritise and to work on own initiative
- Able to work effectively as part of a small team
- Good interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively to a wide range of people
- Personable, patient, sensitive and flexible
- Willing to learn new skills
Desirable
- Multi-lingual/ or in British Sign Language would be a bonus
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of administrative procedures
- A good awareness of and understanding of issues surrounding diversity and patient involvement
- Previous administrative/clerical experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS
- Work experience in a health or social care setting
- Personal or work experience of working with diversity e.g. disabled people, people from different cultures
Additional requirements
Essential
- Competent in typing (Microsoft) spreadsheet packages and databases
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good command of spoken and written English
- Numerate
- Must be willing to work within the Trust's policies e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety etc.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
